The images, released by Survival International, provide a rare glimpse into the lives of this enigmatic tribe as they relax by a riverbank in the Peruvian Amazon
More than 50 tribe members near the Yine village of Monte Salvado and another group of 17 in Puerto Nuevo, mark a significant and rare appearance
Padilha explains that the Mashco Piro are often seen during the time they collect tracajá (Amazon turtle) eggs on the beaches.
The Mashco Piro's struggle is emblematic of the broader plight faced by many isolated tribes in the Amazon.
As logging activities continue to expand, these tribes find themselves increasingly vulnerable to displacement, disease, and loss of culture